A New Book Reveals Ernest Cole’s Clear-Eyed Photos of Civil Rights America

In 1966, photographer Ernest Cole packed up his robust collection of negatives and fled his native South Africa.

House of Bondage, they became one of the most influential photo collections of the 20th century, influencing public opinion about apartheid around the world and gaining Cole widespread recognition. More

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